Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 20% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 77 (11,415 Shilling) | 9,537 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 62 (9,154 Shilling) | 13,349 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (5,649 Shilling) | 6,670 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (2,175 Shilling) | 2,955 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (2,712 Shilling) | 5,074 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (1,130 Shilling) | 2,408 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (3,566 Shilling) | 8,883 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (3,032 Shilling) | 5,915 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (907 Shilling) | 1,764 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (3,213 Shilling) | 2,272 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (16,428 Shilling) | 15,947 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (1,874 Shilling) | 3,198 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.44 (803 Shilling) | 1,096 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 6,270 (925,603 Shilling) | 2,817,770 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,768 (556,275 Shilling) | 2,032,650 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 368 (54,352 Shilling) | 268,852 Shilling | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,989 (588,902 Shilling) | 1,571,060 Shilling | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,336 (344,932 Shilling) | 897,620 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 373 (55,012 Shilling) | 154,738 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 238 (35,103 Shilling) | 81,315 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,048 (892,923 Shilling) | 1,045,550 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,983 (292,725 Shilling) | 315,489 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (11,587 Shilling) | 17,482 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (6,564 Shilling) | 12,316 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 57% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 751 (110,862 Shilling) | 87,676 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (110,841 Shilling) | 77,627 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,117 (312,525 Shilling) | 77,501 Shilling | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,240 (182,998 Shilling) | 121,788 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 436,001 (64,366,374 Shilling) | 31,572,600 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (902 Shilling) | 2,323 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 148 (21,896 Shilling) | 41,151 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 49 (7,228 Shilling) | 27,136 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 22 (3,268 Shilling) | 12,058 Shilling | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (10,628 Shilling) | 24,289 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 167 (24,584 Shilling) | 46,126 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (5,915 Shilling) | 7,266 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (3,779 Shilling) | 7,666 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (4,547 Shilling) | 10,351 Shilling | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (1,977 Shilling) | 3,979 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (1,839 Shilling) | 2,898 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 53 (7,822 Shilling) | 11,059 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 26% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 173 (25,473 Shilling) | 35,906 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 138 (20,308 Shilling) | 22,361 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 632 (93,348 Shilling) | 47,591 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 332 (48,991 Shilling) | 70,267 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (9,435 Shilling) | 13,575 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (4,708 Shilling) | 4,862 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (4,707 Shilling) | 2,796 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (1,640,453 Shilling) | 1,076,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (34 Shilling) | 329 Shilling | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 484 (71,490 Shilling) | 176,573 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (5,630 Shilling) | 4,796 Shilling | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 158 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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